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Things to do in Columbus, October 2026

Browse 45 upcoming events and things to do in Columbus during October 2026. Highlights include The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour, OPENING NIGHT - CBJ VS. BUFFALO SABRES, Dale Watson & His Lone Stars w/ India Ramey - Used Kids Records' 40th Anniversary Bash Concert Series and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterThu, Oct 1Music

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OPENING NIGHT - CBJ VS. BUFFALO SABRES

OPENING NIGHT - CBJ VS. BUFFALO SABRES

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaFri, Oct 2Sport

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Dale Watson & His Lone Stars w/ India Ramey - Used Kids Records' 40th Anniversary Bash Concert Series

Dale Watson & His Lone Stars w/ India Ramey - Used Kids Records' 40th Anniversary Bash Concert Series

Columbus · Rumba CafeFri, Oct 2Music

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Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song All Night Long

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song All Night Long

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterSat, Oct 3Music

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Robin Trower w/ Strange Vine

Robin Trower w/ Strange Vine

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Sun, Oct 4Music

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BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026

BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026

Columbus · Rumba CafeSun, Oct 4Music

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Kyle Gordon

Kyle Gordon

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerMon, Oct 5Culture & Art

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Muna w/ Hemlocke Springs

Muna w/ Hemlocke Springs

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Mon, Oct 5Music

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Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter

Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter

Columbus · Newport Music HallMon, Oct 5Music

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WEEZER: The Gathering

WEEZER: The Gathering

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaWed, Oct 7Music

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Death Becomes Her (Touring)

Death Becomes Her (Touring)

Columbus · Ohio TheatreWed, Oct 7Music

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The Format w/ Get Up Kids

The Format w/ Get Up Kids

Columbus · Newport Music HallWed, Oct 7Music

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Shaboozey w/ Kashus Culpepper

Shaboozey w/ Kashus Culpepper

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Thu, Oct 8Music

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Dan + Shay: The Young Tour

Dan + Shay: The Young Tour

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterFri, Oct 9Music

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CRUEL SUMMER - A Live Band Taylor Swift Tribute

CRUEL SUMMER - A Live Band Taylor Swift Tribute

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerFri, Oct 9Music

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Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. University of Washington Huskies Women's Volleyball

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. University of Washington Huskies Women's Volleyball

Columbus · Covelli Center ColumbusFri, Oct 9Sport

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Nicole Atkins - WCBE Happy Hour Concert w/ Ziona

Nicole Atkins - WCBE Happy Hour Concert w/ Ziona

Columbus · Rumba CafeSat, Oct 10Music

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Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. University of Maryland Terrapins Football

Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. University of Maryland Terrapins Football

Columbus · Ohio StadiumSat, Oct 10Sport

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Whitney w/ Oscar Lindsey

Whitney w/ Oscar Lindsey

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerSun, Oct 11Music

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Laura Veirs w/ Karl Blau

Laura Veirs w/ Karl Blau

Columbus · Natalie's GrandviewThu, Oct 15Music

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Voyage - Celebrating The Music of Journey

Voyage - Celebrating The Music of Journey

Columbus · The Event Center at Hollywood Casino ColumbusSat, Oct 17Music

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Twenty One Pilots - Ohio Stadium

Twenty One Pilots - Ohio Stadium

Columbus · Ohio StadiumSun, Oct 18Music

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CBJ VS. NEW YORK RANGERS

CBJ VS. NEW YORK RANGERS

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaSun, Oct 18Sport

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OCT (On Company Time)

OCT (On Company Time)

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerMon, Oct 19Events

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William Elliott Whitmore

William Elliott Whitmore

Columbus · Rumba CafeTue, Oct 20Music

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CBJ VS. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

CBJ VS. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaWed, Oct 21Sport

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Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaThu, Oct 22Music

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Big D and the Kids Table

Big D and the Kids Table

Columbus · Ace of CupsThu, Oct 22Music

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Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterFri, Oct 23Music

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Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

Columbus · Mershon AuditoriumSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

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Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Oregon Ducks Volleyball

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Oregon Ducks Volleyball

Columbus · Covelli Center ColumbusSat, Oct 24Sport

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Jesse Welles w/ Hudson Freeman

Jesse Welles w/ Hudson Freeman

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Tue, Oct 27Music

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Zauntee: God Remembers Tour

Zauntee: God Remembers Tour

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerThu, Oct 29Music

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Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour · Oct 29

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterFri, Oct 30Music

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The Wrecks w/ Worry Club

The Wrecks w/ Worry Club

Columbus · Newport Music HallFri, Oct 30Music

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Willi Carlisle - The Universal Bubba Tour

Willi Carlisle - The Universal Bubba Tour

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerFri, Oct 30Music

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Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour · Oct 30

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterSat, Oct 31Music

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The Damned w/ Flamin Groovies

The Damned w/ Flamin Groovies

Columbus · Newport Music HallSat, Oct 31Music

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Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United

Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United

Columbus · ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldSat, Oct 31Sport

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